Mitsubishi Galant Recalls

Recall Ref: R2001/168

Launch Date: 12 March 2002

Mitsubishi Colt

Description: ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CONCERN

Numbers: 1582

Defect: The crankshaft pulley may become loose, causing a ratling noise from the engine, battery warning light to come on and a high steering effort will be noticed.

Action: All recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft pulley bolt tightened to the correct specified torque.

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Recall Ref: R2000/090

Launch Date: 22 January 2001

Mitsubishi Galant

Description: FUEL TANK MAY CRACK AND LEAK

Build Date: 24th August 1995

Number: 1447

Defect: There is a possibility that the fuel tank may be incorrectly welded on its upper panel and baffle late in the tank causing it to crack on the welded position. In the worst case this may cause the fuel tank to leak fuel.

Action: Inspect the vehicles, replace the fuel tanks if leaking and in cases where no abnormality is found apply a protector plate.

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Recall Ref: R2000/063

Launch Date: 24 August 2000

Mitsubishi Galant

Mitsubishi Spacewagon

Description: BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED

Build Date: 1998 - 1999

Numbers: 1921

Defect: The nipple for the brake booster vacuum hose may become choked due to adhesion and accumulation of combustion products from the engine. This may cause, in the worst case, reduced braking efficiency after operating the brake pedal several times in a short period.

Action: Recall affected vehicles to relocate nipple from intake manifold to resonator to avoid accumulation of combustion products.

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Recall Ref: R2001/054

Launch Date: 12 July 2001

Mitsubishi Galant F

Description: SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BALL JOINT MAY SUFFER PREMATURE WEAR

Build Date: 1st January 1993 to 31st December 1996

Numbers: 5207

Defect: There is a possibility that due to water and dirt ingress into the lower arm ball joint, the ball stud and joint case may suffer from premature wear. In the worst case, the ball stud may come out of the ball joint case.

Action: Recall affected vehicles, inspect the lateral lower arm ball joints and replace if free play exceeds manufacturers specification.

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Recall Ref: R2000/090

Launch Date: 22 January 2001

Mitsubishi Galant

Description: FUEL TANK MAY CRACK AND LEAK

Build Date: 24th August 1995

Numbers: 1447

Defect: There is a possibility that the fuel tank may be incorrectly welded on its upper panel and baffle late in the tank causing it to crack on the welded position. In the worst case this may cause the fuel tank to leak fuel.

Action: Inspect the vehicles, replace the fuel tanks if leaking and in cases where no abnormality is found apply a protector plate.

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Information above is from AA (www.theaa.com). That site updates twice a year (in June and January) after receiving the official bulletin from the Vehicle Inspectorate (June and January). For the last word, contact the manufacturer at:

The Colt Car Company Ltd
Watermoor, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1LF
(01285) 655777

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